Today the weather is pretty much perfect. It's in the upper 60's, it's sunny, and it's windy. It's going to get cloudy tomorrow, and then the rain will come back and it'll be Portlandy all over the place. Life has been hectic these last few weeks, hence my lack of posting, so I couldn't resist the urge to leash up the dogs and take them to the nearby dog park.
We had the whole place to ourselves, so I dropped their leashes and let them go wherever they wanted, while I stood back to take pictures with my phone.
I've always hoped that if we were ever somehow separated, and they ended up in some kind of Incredible Journey situation, they'd have the sense to stay together. I feel pretty confident that Basil could lead them somewhere safe.
Now I just hope he keeps them within sight! Actually, they all moved in the same general direction. Surprisingly, it was Dexter who took the lead most often.
There wasn't a specific destination, they just worked their way around the area, sniffing smells and rolling in the grass. Every once in a while they'd look back to make sure I was nearby. "Are you happy?" I'd ask them, and in reply they'd each gift me with one of those big dog smiles. Then they'd turn around and press on.
I love how whatever they're doing at the time is the most important thing in the universe, whether it's eating, sleeping, playing, barking at a noise, or chasing the cats. Truly living in the moment, nothing else matters. And everything is done full tilt, no half-assing at all. I would do well to adopt that way of living myself.
We made our way back home and all three are passed out as I put this post together. Soft snores mix with the sound of the wind outside. I may take them again later, I'm not sure yet. No matter what we do for the rest of the day, I know they'll have a great time.
And so will I.
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